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$500K in stolen retail merch recovered during Salem organized crime bust
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recovered an estimated $495,000 in merchandise stolen from retail stores while serving a search warrant at a property on Evergreen Ave. in northeast Salem on Aug. 19.
Police: California man recently released from prison points gun at woman in Newport
A man recently released from prison in California was arrested in Newport, Oregon after a woman reported he had pointed a gun and threatened to kill her, and is now facing charges of menacing, possession of a firearm as a felon, unlawful use of a weapon, and pointing a firearm at another.
At 20, Manzanita's Hoffman Center is a creative hub
The Hoffman Center for the Arts grew out of an estate donated in 2004 by longtime Manzanitans Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman, who left it for the community to seed a local center for arts and culture. First, there was the Hoffman House, then there was a gallery constructed across the...
Who will start at center for Oregon football? ‘We’ll see on Saturday,’ Dan Lanning says
EUGENE — Who will be the first center to snap the ball to Dillon Gabriel at Oregon is yet to be determined, at least publicly. Dan Lanning would not say who the No. 3 Ducks will start at center for Saturday’s (4:30 p.m., Big Ten Network) season opener against Idaho.
Federal inspectors flag problems in 2 deaths at Oregon State Hospital
Late last year, a patient at Oregon State Hospital walked up to a nurse’s station and said he was having trouble breathing. After taking the man’s vitals, nursing staff helped him walk to a seclusion room in the state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem, which has more than 500 patients. He fell on his knees in […]
Beaverton School District launches new start times for students
The Beaverton School District has implemented new start times for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as a new Spanish dual language preschool program, in order to improve student well-being, safety, and academic success.
Man who sent police on 2022 chase in stolen car, fired gunshots gets 2 years
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after being arrested in 2022 for his role in a violent police pursuit. Vincent Nesbitt pleaded guilty on a negotiated plea deal to unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm for an incident involving a...
Police: Two injured in pedestrian-vehicle crash on W. 6th
EUGENE, Ore. — Traffic on West 6th Avenue between Jefferson and Monroe came to a halt Sunday for several hours after a motorist hit two pedestrians, said the Eugene Police Department (EPD). According to EPD, the vehicle-pedestrian crash happened around 6:34 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024. The police department...
Traeshon Holden the ‘muscle’ of Oregon football receiving corps
EUGENE — On a near daily basis Dan Lanning will pose the same question to Traeshon Holden: On a scale of 1-10, how is he leading that day?. “I feel like that helps me everyday,” Holden said. “I for sure matured — definitely ― a lot.”
Arf! Celebrating the dog day of August
“Apparently, I missed International Cat Day and so did OAW,” photographer, writer, and ArtsWatch regular K.B. Dixon wrote us in a quick note. “I was thinking you might not want to miss the much more important NATIONAL DOG DAY. It’s August 26. (It’s no World Sand Dune Day, but what is?) According to the infallible internet: ‘National Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26. Observance of National Dog Day began in 2004 thanks to animal behaviorist Colleen Paige, who wanted to bring attention to animal abuse and assist animal charities. Paige also wanted to highlight the contributions dogs make to society as loyal companions, service animals, and in the line of duty with law enforcement or military operations.‘”
Oregon chefs share new flavors at 'upcycled food' fundraiser in Portland
A dozen renowned chefs from around Portland shared tables of flavors at a Summer Supper fundraiser event on Sunday, Aug. 25. Presented by Urban Gleaners at the Redd on Salmon Street event space, tasty plates were enjoyed all evening in the sun, from burgers, watermelon salad, prawn, matcha and ice cream to vegetarian tostadas and dumplings. A Shake Shack x Xiao Ye crossover table was there, as well as Salt...
Blazers Need Scoot Henderson to Step Up
The Portland Trail Blazers are rebuilding with Scoot Henderson as their highest draft choice since Greg Oden was taken No. 1 overall in 2007. Henderson was projected to be the best guard prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he struggled in his rookie season. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes...
Readers Respond to More Trees Killed by Civic Neglect in East Portland
You know the cliché about a tree falling silently in a forest. But what sound does a sapling make if the city forgets to water it? This is a recurring question in East Portland, where, for the second consecutive summer, trees planted to increase the canopy in the city’s hottest neighborhoods ended up dead or dying (“Unbeleafable,” WW, Aug. 14). In one case, the blame falls on a city contractor that didn’t water freshly planted trees for three weeks—which happened to be the three hottest weeks of the year. Here’s what our readers had to say:
Portland-area groups give out backpacks, supplies as kids head back to school
(KPTV) - Local groups in both Portland and Vancouver have been giving out free backpacks and school supplies to kids in need this weekend as families prepare for school to start this week. The Changing Hearts Foundation gave away more than 350 free backpacks and school supplies at Bagley Center...
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